During the occupation of Vorzel in Kyiv Oblast, Russian military threw a smoke grenade into a house basement and opened fire on those sheltering there, killing a 14-year-old child instantly and wounding the mother who died two days later.
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Russian military threw a smoke grenade into the basement of a house in Vorzel during the occupation
Russian military opened fire on people sheltering in the basement
A 14-year-old child was killed on the spot
The child's mother died two days later while still in the basement
Russian soldiers looted houses taking paintings, chairs, baby carriages, and Easter baskets
Russian soldiers covered their tanks with stolen rugs
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